Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

Run past the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon in the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge on Sat 28 March 2026, starting from Bath Racecourse. Choose 50 km, 29 km or 10 km loops with full support, a finisher medal, T shirt and a hot finish meal f..

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Run through scenic Hurn Forest on a well maintained out and back course with lap length 5.3 km and distances from 5K to ultramarathon. All finishers of one lap or more get a medal and 20% of fees support Forestry England.

Take on hilly, muddy trails at the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12km, 5km and family friendly 3km options. All finishers get medals, winners earn prizes and homemade refreshments will be served by Axe Valley Academy..

Take on the scenic 16 mile Combe Gibbet to Overton race through Berkshire and Hampshire countryside on 29 March 2026. Limited to 250 runners, the event includes coach transfer to the start and kit transport back to the Overton finish.

Tackle the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail through mid Devon hills, woods and river crossings or enjoy the family friendly 5 km Templeton Trail fun run. Fury finishers get a technical vest and fun runners a medal, and this is a cup free event.

Run the Testway Ultra on 4 April 2026 and choose a scenic 40 or 50 mile route along Hampshire's Testway with regular aid stations and a 14 hour cutoff. Medals and prizes await finishers.

Take on West Wight 3 Hills, an undulating 8 mile coastal loop from Freshwater that climbs Tennyson Down and Alum Bay. Organised by Ryde Harriers, it is scenic, testing and gives every finisher a souvenir.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.

Run the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton in the annual Exe to Axe, finishing on Seaton beach opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Choose solo, relay or half distances with checkpoint support and chip timing.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Run coast to coast across Devon from Wembury to Lynmouth, crossing Dartmoor and Exmoor on a rugged route with waymarked trails and open moorland. Multiple distances, stocked checkpoints and live GPS tracking keep you safe and fueled.

Total Coastal offers two challenging routes along the South West Coast Path: a 50 km Ultra starting Kingswear and finishing Ness at Shaldon, and a 13.1-mile Half Marathon from Preston Green near Paignton to Shaldon. The courses are multi-te..

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Run, jog or walk the stunning Isle of Wight coastal path in distances from 10 miles to 106 km, passing the Needles, Cowes and Ventnor. Fully signed route with food, medical support, camping and medals for finishers.